It will probably suit your needs ok. I borrowed and used my friend's copy for a couple days. It's not the highest optical quality out there...but, it does a prettygood job. I would recommend a tripod for use above 120 mm for sure, otherwise you're likely to see some camera shake.

Here's a whole slew of reviews on the lens and also a link to sample pics.

you would be better served with the sigma 70-300 macro super II APO.. can be had for a similar price ($175-200ish) and has the canon beat optically by a considerable margin.. actually this sigma is sharper than all of the canon teles not counting the L-series.. excellent bargain.. just make sure to get the APO version..

search the forumns here, you will find many posts concerning this lens..

you would be better served with the sigma 70-300 macro super II APO.. can be had for a similar price ($175-200ish) and has the canon beat optically by a considerable margin.. actually this sigma is sharper than all of the canon teles not counting the L-series.. excellent bargain.. just make sure to get the APO version..

search the forumns here, you will find many posts concerning this lens..

best of luck to ya, dustin

True, but I don't think Best Buy sells Sigma and it sounded like that was part of his limitation was having to purchase it at Best Buy.